Question

Drag each equation io show if it could be a correct first stop to solving the equation

3(x+8)=42

Answer 1

Answer: The following could be a first step:

⇒ x+8= 14

⇒3x + 24= 42

⇒(3. x )+ (3 .8) = 42

Explanation:

⇒3( x+8) = 42
Divide both sides by 3

`(3(x+8))/(3) =(42)/(3)`

x + 8 = 14 ( This could be a first step)

Second

Open the brackets

(3. x )+ (3 .8) = 42 ( The dot represents multiplication)

3x + 24 = 42 (This could also be a first step)